Initiative will transform public understanding and conversation about dental tech; updated Carestream Dental branding reinforces digital focus

Carestream Dental, an industry-leading provider of integrated digital dental solutions, introduced its Digital Dentistry Difference public education campaign today at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. Through this campaign, the company will directly educate consumers about the benefits of digital dentistry and will arm doctors with resources to prompt conversation with their patients, solving a significant awareness gap that research suggests is harming patient perception of doctors and the oral healthcare industry overall.

According to the first Global Digital Dentistry survey—commissioned by Carestream Dental in November 2019 to measure public attitudes, perceptions and behaviors related to dental technology—patients across the globe believe that the oral healthcare industry lags behind both optical and orthopedic in terms of the technology used. Even more surprising, less than half of patients even believe their doctor uses very advanced technology.

“It is a missed opportunity when you consider that doctors are investing in digital dentistry to improve patient care, yet many patients do not understand the level of advanced digital technology the industry offers, or how it can change their lives,” Ed Shellard, D.M.D., chief dental officer, Carestream Dental. “The Digital Dentistry Difference campaign will change that by speaking directly to consumers about why they should be asking about the technology used by their doctor, and at the same time, arming doctors with the tools they need to easily educate. We’re proud to be leading the charge with this campaign and look forward to the industry working together to create more smiles all around.”

As part of the Digital Dentistry Difference campaign, Carestream Dental will be directly reaching patients through a large-scale public relations initiative, by connecting digital dentistry experts with national and regional news media to share information on how the technology truly makes a difference. As part of these ongoing efforts, Carestream Dental will create a groundswell of conversation about digital technology ahead of Oral Health Month. The company is partnering with Dr. Miguel Stanley to conduct a broadcast media tour in late May, with plans to reach regional markets throughout the U.S. and encourage viewers to talk to their doctors about the digital technology used in their care.

Not only will public education about digital dentistry increase patient awareness, it is also likely to benefit doctors, according to Carestream Dental’s survey results. The survey revealed that that education is likely to help:

     • Increase patient retention: Two out of three patients would consider changing to a dentist who uses more advanced technology.

     • Bring in new patients: Approximately two in five patients who haven’t been to the dentist in two or more years say they would be motivated to go with education about how technology would improve their care.

     • Enhance patient perception of care: 95 percent of patients who experienced advanced technology agree they get better care.

The Digital Dentistry Difference: Global Consumer Survey results have been published in a white paper, which can be found at DigitalDentistryDifference.org, along with a suite of complimentary educational resources doctors can download and use in their own patient education efforts. The tools available include the Digital Dentistry Difference video, a series of infographics and patient education materials, which can be shared through online and social channels, shared in a doctor’s waiting room or referenced during patient consultations.

Bringing Digital Dentistry to Life

Carestream Dental’s commitment to digital is engrained in the business’ core. In addition to its new education campaign, the company has also launched a refreshed brand look to further demonstrate its dedication to digital.

“We’re already walking the walk with our product offerings, and now it’s time to talk the talk in the way we communicate about them,” Greg Marko, chief marketing officer, Carestream Dental, said. “This brand refresh fully embraces the spirit of Carestream Dental—who we are today and where we, and the industry as a whole, are headed. Digital is at the heart of everything we do, and our refreshed brand now reinforces that even more clearly.”

The new Carestream Dental branding can be experienced firsthand in booth #3602 during the Midwinter Meeting exhibition, Feb. 20-22.

For more information on Carestream Dental and its products, visit carestreamdental.com.

Delta Dental celebrates 22 years of tracking the Tooth Fairy's U.S. annual giving

Today, Delta Dental released new findings from its Original Tooth Fairy Poll® that show a 30-cent increase in the Tooth Fairy's average cash gift for a total of $4.03 per tooth.

"The Tooth Fairy is one of health care's most powerful tools for teaching children about their oral health," said Jennifer Elliott, Chief Marketing Officer, Delta Dental Plans Association. "By celebrating a lost tooth, children begin to learn the importance of their oral health in an engaging and fun way. At Delta Dental, we continue to provide tools for parents, families and communities to educate young Americans about the importance of their oral health and our 22^nd year of this survey shows our dedication to keeping the Tooth Fairy a vibrant and active part of oral health education."

Delta Dental has been analyzing the Tooth Fairy's U.S. annual giving trends since 1998. The newly disclosed value of a lost tooth has more than tripled since its inception when the value of a lost tooth was $1.30 as it reaches its fourth highest payout in the history of the survey.

The value of lost tooth and the economy

The Original Tooth Fairy Poll has typically mirrored the economy's overall direction, tracking with the trends of Standard & Poor's 500 Index (S&P 500) for 15 of the past 18 years. Last year, a single lost tooth was valued at $3.70 and this year's survey shows upward growth to $4.03, an increase of nearly 9%. Over the same time period, the S&P 500 also experienced growth, with a 22% increase, reaching its highest average since the inception of the Original Tooth Fairy survey.

U.S. regional snapshot

     • $4.35 – The Northeast: Leads U.S. regions in highest average monetary gift for a lost tooth, outranking The West, which led the previous two years in a row.

     • $4.01 – The South: Tracks most closely to the overall U.S. average.

     • $3.97 – The West: Decreased 22 cents, moving from highest regional average last year to third regional average this year.

     • $3.71 – The Midwest: Increased 74 cents over last year but remains lower than the national average for the second year in a row.

About the survey

The Original Tooth Fairy Poll was conducted between December 30, 2019, and January 11, 2020, among a nationally representative sample of 1,000 parents of children ages 6-12. The margin of error is +/- 3%.

The S&P 500 stood at 2,596 on January 11, 2019 and increased to an average of 3,159 for January 2020.

For more information about the Delta Dental-sponsored survey and oral health tips for infants to pre-teen, visit Original Tooth Fairy Poll.

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About Delta Dental Plans Association

Delta Dental Plans Association, based in Oak Brook, Illinois, is the not-for-profit national association of the 39 independent Delta Dental companies. Through these companies, Delta Dental is the nation's largest provider of dental insurance, covering more than 80 million Americans, and offering the country's largest dental network with approximately 156,000 participating dentists. In 2018, Delta Dental companies provided approximately $79 million in direct and in-kind community outreach support to improve the oral health of adults, children and infants in local communities across the country. For more information, visit: deltadental.com.

The company unveiled the new monolithic full-arch restoration at the Chicago Dental Society (CDS) Midwinter Meeting.

Glidewell today unveiled a new esthetic formulation of its popular BruxZir® Implant Prosthesis, a product that was launched in 2013 as a durable, lifelike alternative to the acrylic hybrid denture. The BruxZir Esthetic Implant Prosthesis, which features superior translucency paired with a high flexural strength of 870 MPa, is constructed of 100% solid zirconia and, like the original version of the product, is engineered to avoid chips, fractures and premature wear. The new implant solution was on display at the CDS Midwinter Meeting, where the world of dentistry converges once a year to promote the latest innovations in dental technology.

With the new addition to the extensive line of BruxZir restorative solutions, clinicians now have an option for edentulous implant patients with high esthetic expectations — without the risk of fracturing the veneering material used in most premium full-arch zirconia restorations. "The BruxZir Esthetic Implant Prosthesis is a superb monolithic restoration," said Darius Raudys, manager of the Implant department at Glidewell. "We use the latest CAD/CAM technology to mill the entire prosthesis from a block of BruxZir Esthetic Zirconia. And our technicians have spent years developing staining techniques that result in gingival anatomy that is remarkably lifelike. The result is a beautiful restoration that won't break — at nearly half the price you'll pay through boutique dental labs."

The original BruxZir Implant Prosthesis, fabricated from BruxZir Full-Strength Zirconia, remains a cornerstone of the company's dental lab implant offerings and is recommended for patients with parafunctional habits, a strong bite, or a history of damaging dental restorations. Whichever formulation is best-suited to the individual patient, the complete lab service includes a provisional implant prosthesis, which affords clinicians and patients an opportunity to confirm the esthetics, function and occlusion of the prosthetic design before the restoration is milled from solid zirconia.

The company also announced that the restorative protocol used to fabricate the BruxZir Implant Prosthesis has been overhauled to enhance clinical efficiency. The protocol, based on extensive feedback from dentists and clinical R&D conducted in the company's dental operatories, is expected to produce more accurate results. "Our new process will save dentists time by minimizing wax reset appointments," said Brian Volken, director of implant business development at Glidewell. "This frees up valuable chair time for the doctor and gives patients a better experience, as well as a lifelike restoration they'll be proud to show off."

To help clinicians adapt to the new, improved clinical workflow, cases are now packaged with appointment-specific step-by-step guides, as well as checklists for the items practices will need, receive and send back for each appointment. The company has also produced tutorial videos for key parts of the restorative process that are available online, along with additional educational resources to smooth the path to success in full-arch implant treatment.

Prosthodontist Dr. Taylor Manalili, a member of the clinical research team and director of prosthodontics at Glidewell, spearheaded the effort to streamline the clinical workflow. "Our goal is to simplify what has been a traditionally complex procedure, and I believe we've accomplished that. We're giving dentists the best of both worlds — the clinical tools and the laboratory support they need to better understand and execute the overall restorative process."

For more information on the BruxZir Implant Prosthesis and the BruxZir Esthetic Implant Prosthesis, including access to tutorial videos and a wide array of other clinical and educational resources, visit glidewelldental.com/bip or call 866-861-7955.

About Glidewell

Glidewell is among the world's largest providers of custom restorative services and is recognized as an industry-leading materials and devices manufacturer. Established in 1970 in Orange County, California, Glidewell continues to build on its storied history of technological innovation, continuing education and a commitment to making comprehensive, high-quality treatment more accessible to patients in the U.S. and internationally.

Divisional name and purpose align with expanded capabilities around performance, protection, education, and compliance

Hu-Friedy, the world leader in dental instrument manufacturing and instrument reprocessing workflows, today introduced HuFriedyGroup as the Dental Division of Cantel. This announcement follows an extensive and ongoing integration period that began in October when Cantel officially completed the acquisition of Hu-Friedy.

As the Dental Division of Cantel, HuFriedyGroup represents the union of brands, products, services, and solutions under one roof, including Crosstex, Accutron, SPSmedical, Palmero Healthcare, J & J Instruments, and Hu-Friedy.

Dental professionals looking to improve clinical outcomes, reduce risk, improve efficiencies, drive compliance, and enhance patient and staff safety can take advantage of the unique solutions offered by this group, including unrivaled premium instrumentation, comprehensive infection prevention services and support, and extensive education and community offerings.

"When we agreed to be acquired by Cantel, we knew it would be important that the identity of our dental division reflect the larger value that we are able to bring to the industry," said Ron Saslow, Chairman, HuFriedyGroup. "We are excited about where we landed and feel that our new name reflects our desire to direct our combined resources and talent to provide more value to our customers and partners, as well as the patients who count on manufacturers, distributors and dental professionals to deliver safe conditions and optimal clinical care."

"In a world that gets more complex every day in terms of compliance and infection prevention, we feel that HuFriedyGroup is uniquely positioned through expertise, focus, and solutions to emerge as an essential global partner in the area of infection prevention solutions," said Ken Serota, President, HuFriedyGroup. "We continue to see breaches and realize the challenges dental practices face in understanding and adapting to compliance standards. We feel we are uniquely suited to provide guidance, education, and solutions in this area. With HuFriedyGroup, we can address critical intersections of performance and protection needs for the modern dental professional, which range from instrumentation to PPE, instrument management solutions, waterline maintenance, and biological and chemical monitoring. We call this approach our Circle of Protection, and we are more than excited about the value it will bring to dentistry."

"Our new name, logo and positioning are reflective of our ability to provide a broader customer experience, but in addition to that, the essence of HuFriedyGroup is based on the simple idea of providing best in practice products, services and education so that our customers and partners can be best in practice as well," said Patrick Bernardi, SVP and Chief Marketing Officer, HuFriedyGroup.

The new HuFriedyGroup brand will be featured at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting, booth #3805. For media inquiries, contact Patrick Bernardi at pbernardi@hu-friedy.com or 773.868.5806.

About HuFriedyGroup

HuFriedyGroup, the dental division of Cantel, is the global leader in infection prevention, instrument manufacturing, and instrument reprocessing workflows, with over 177 years of collective experience in the dental industry. HuFriedyGroup helps dental professionals be the best in practice by providing a complete circle of protection in the dental suite, bringing world class products, services, education, and communities that result in superior clinician performance, superior clinical outcomes, and safety for clinicians and patients. Headquartered in Chicago, HuFriedyGroup products are distributed in more than 100 countries, and the company maintains offices in Argentina, Germany, Italy, China, Singapore, and Japan.

For further information, visit www.hu-friedy.com.

About Cantel Medical

Cantel Medical is a leading global company dedicated to delivering innovative infection prevention products and services for patients, caregivers, and other healthcare providers which improve outcomes, enhance safety and help save lives. Our products include specialized medical device reprocessing systems for endoscopy and renal dialysis, advanced water purification equipment, sterilants, disinfectants and cleaners, sterility assurance monitoring products for hospitals and dental clinics, disposable infection control products primarily for dental and GI endoscopy markets, instruments and instrument reprocessing workflow systems serving the dental industry, dialysate concentrates, hollow fiber membrane filtration and separation products. Additionally, we provide technical service for our products.

For further information, visit the Cantel website at www.cantelmedical.com.

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Clinical treatment plan placed within actual image of a patient’s face to help doctors and patients visualize and compare treatment options

Align Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: ALGN) announced today the launch of the ClinCheck “In-Face” Visualization tool for the Invisalign Go system, Align’s innovative tooth movement system designed for general dentists. The ClinCheck In-Face Visualization tool enhances the digital treatment planning experience for doctors and their patients by incorporating a front-facing smile image of a patient’s face into their ClinCheck treatment plan. Initially available with the Invisalign Go system, the visualization tool will roll out across the Invisalign portfolio throughout the year as the technology is optimized for Align’s extensive network of over 100,000 doctors.

“Sharing my treatment plan vision within an actual image of the patient’s face is a powerful, emotional moment, unlike any I have experienced chairside,” noted Dr. Chiann Gibson, DMD, of Naperville, IL. “This is truly a superior digital treatment planning experience for both me and my patients.”

Align’s proprietary ClinCheck software for customized treatment planning provides practitioners with 3D images of planned tooth movements throughout the treatment journey. With the visualization tool, doctors can generate a compelling, clinical visualization of their patient’s teeth within an image of their face. Doctors can then use the visual as a guide in consultations with patients to educate patients, highlight the benefits of teeth straightening and visualize and discuss the optimal Invisalign clear aligner treatment option for each individual patient.

“Align’s ClinCheck In-Face Visualization tool leverages our digital analysis and treatment protocols to help doctors develop and share their treatment plans,” said Zelko Relic, Align Technology, chief technology officer, senior vice president, Global R&D. “It’s a great fit into our end-to-end digital platform that starts with an iTero scan followed by Invisalign treatment and a healthy beautiful smile.”

Intuitive Digital Design for a Powerful Experience

Accessing the In-Face Visualization tool requires use of the Invisalign Photo Uploader application (available on iOS and Android) to capture digital photos of a patient. Photos are automatically uploaded to the Invisalign Doctor Site where the tool merges the patient’s front-facing smile photo with the ClinCheck treatment plan model. Doctors can then compare side-by-side before and after photos, share multiple treatment plans, and adjust the treatment plan and refresh the “in-face” view.

The ClinCheck In-Face Visualization tool is currently available to doctors using the Invisalign Go system in the United Kingdom and Ireland. It will be available to doctors using the Invisalign Go system in the United States and Canada on March 9th, 2020.

Attendees at the 155th Chicago Midwinter Meeting, February 20 - 22 are invited to visit the Align booth # 4430 to demo the visualization tool.

For more information, please visit https://info.aligntech.com/lp/invisalign-go.

About Align Technology, Inc.

Align Technology designs and manufactures the Invisalign® system, the most advanced clear aligner system in the world, and iTero® intraoral scanners and services. Align's products help dental professionals achieve the clinical results they expect and deliver effective, cutting-edge dental options to their patients. Visit www.aligntech.com for more information.

For additional information about the Invisalign system or to find an Invisalign doctor in your area, please visit www.invisalign.com.

For additional information about iTero digital scanning system, please visit www.itero.com.

Launch of OrthoClear™ clear aligners further accelerates DenMat’s trajectory for growth

DenMat Holdings, LLC (“DenMat”), announces that it is entering the clear aligner market after receiving its FDA 510k for its new system in December of 2019. The 510k clearance allows the company to market, sell, design, manufacture and deliver orthodontic clear aligners to dental professionals and dental laboratories alike. Recently, the company acquired rights to the tradename “OrthoClear”, which will serve as the flagship brand for this new service offering.

“OrthoClear™ aligners are a perfect extension of services for the DenMat Lab,” says Robert Cartagena, COO for DenMat Holdings, LLC. “We specialize in large, complex cases, full-arch restorations, and high-end esthetics. Clear aligners are already being offered in the majority of our customers’ practices, and the demand for this service has been quite high from this group,” he shares.

“The availability of new digital manufacturing platforms allows DenMat to continue serving as a trusted partner for dental professionals, while expanding our laboratory services into what is a high growth area of dentistry,” Cartagena adds.

OrthoClear™ aligners are a natural addition for DenMat, the company behind the Lumineers® veneer system. Additionally, OrthoClear™ offers these key benefits:

     • 3D Virtual Treatment Plan so that clinicians can review the tooth movements and anticipated results prior to the manufacturing stage for the aligners

     • A quick 5-day turnaround time for Virtual Treatment Plans

     • A  5-day turnaround time for the fabrication and delivery of custom aligners

     • Competitive pricing, which enables clinicians to adopt this service and expand their patient base for orthodontic treatment

Through the use of orthodontic aligners, dental professionals are able to offer a straightforward service to treat patients who have crowding, spacing issues, and malocclusion, at a fraction of the lab fees typically associated with such treatment. With global consumer demand for clear aligners growing, OrthoClear™ provides a cost-effective, dentist-supervised alternative for treatment as opposed to the “do-it-yourself” systems recently introduced to consumers.

Visit denmat.com/orthoclear to learn more about the OrthoClear™ aligner system.

About DenMat

Since 1974, DenMat is a leader in high-quality dental products for dental professionals around the world. DenMat makes and assembles most of its products at its world headquarters on the Central Coast of California. DenMat offers three main product categories: Consumables, Small Equipment, and a Dental Laboratory. DenMat's consumables include brands that are known and trusted, including Fluoridex®, Geristore®, Core Paste®, Tenure®, Ultra-Bond®, Infinity®, Splash Max®, Precision®, Perfectemp®, Atridox® and LumiSmile White®. DenMat's small equipment offering includes a broad range of products, including NV® PRO3 and SOL® soft-tissue diode lasers, the Rotadent® power toothbrush, PeriOptix® magnification loupes and lights, Flashlite® curing lights and a full line of high-quality Hartzell® hand instruments. DenMat is also home to Lumineers®, the world's #1 patient-requested thin veneer, and Snap-On Smile®, the life-changing removable appliance.

Panthera Dental has announced a partnership with Cendres+Métaux for the distribution of its prosthetic products in several European countries including France, Spain, England, and Portugal. For many years, both companies have collaborated upstream in their respective manufacturing activities.

This partnership offers Panthera Dental enhanced exposure in Europe and gives Cendres+Métaux the opportunity to expand its offer of products and services. The Swiss company can now meet all the needs of its clients in the field of modern dentistry.

“Cendres+Métaux is the ideal partner for our development in Europe. Now fully settled in our new headquarters, our installations and team members are prepared and ready to increase production and distribution around the world,” says Gabriel Robichaud, CEO of Panthera Dental.

“When we took stock of our digital services and the strings missing to our bow at the technological level, turning to Panthera Dental to complement our offering for laboratories seemed an obvious move to us. The level of precision required to manufacture customized implant devices entails high costs for low-volume production. It is therefore natural that two major players of the dentistry field should join forces to continue to offer high quality levels at competitive prices,” claims Ronald Lenzeder, Director of Cendres+Métaux Medtech.

By implementing its sales and logistics network, as well as its technical interface, Cendres+Métaux confirms its ambition to become a leader in implant-supported prostheses with an internationally recognized partner of choice.

The official launch of this partnership will take place on March 12, 13, and 14 at the Cendres+Métaux booths during the Dental Forum in France and the Expodental in Spain.

PITTSTON, PA — February 19, 2020 — February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and in celebration, the Benco Family Foundation, together with the Children's Oral Health Institute, plans to build on their strong relationship with Chicago Public Schools to host three Lessons in a Lunchbox events during this year's Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting. 

Last year, the foundation gifted toothbrushes to every single student, from pre-K to elementary, in all 469 Chicago public schools, so that over 150,000 smiles could have the one basic essential for healthy teeth—something most people take for granted, but that a shocking number of children go without. However, you can't just put a toothbrush in a child's hand and walk away. That's where Lessons in a Lunchbox: Healthy Teeth Essentials & Facts About Snacks comes in. This national oral health and nutrition program reaches underserved elementary school children by offering an ingeniously shaped holder -- a carrot -- packaged in a bright orange lunchbox with all the supplies needed for healthy teeth.

This year, the two organizations will present Lessons in a Lunchbox at the following schools:

• Jackie Robinson Elementary School on Wednesday, 2/19, at 1 p.m., 4225 S. Lake Park Avenue. (773) 535-1777.

• John Charles Haines Elementary School on Thursday, 2/20, at 1 p.m., 247 West 23rd Place. (773) 534-9200.

• Oscar DePriest Elementary School on Friday, 2/21, at 1 p.m., 139 S Parkside Avenue.  (773) 534-6800.

Benco Family Foundation Representatives will be on hand for the event at Haines Elementary, and invite members of the media to also attend.

Dr. Winifred J. Booker created Lessons in a Lunchbox over two decades ago and has worked to expand its adoption in her larger role as CEO of the Children's Oral Health Institute. The program's cornerstone is the ingeniously crafted, carrot-shaped carrying case designed to teach elementary school children the importance of dental hygiene with information in English, Spanish, and braille. Before children receive their bright lunchboxes of treasures (a plastic carrot filled with a toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, and rinse cup) the group follows a prepared lesson plan and enjoys short films about proper brushing and flossing techniques.

“As access to care continues to be a challenge for the underserved, prevention is a more important part of our strategy than ever before," said Rebecca Binder, Executive Director of the Benco Family Foundation. “Lessons in a Lunchbox makes teaching good oral healthcare and nutrition habits at an early age fun and impactful. The program is valuable to every single student it touches because it helps build better educated and healthier communities."

Since 2015, the Benco Family Foundation has been helping people across the globe through toothbrush donations with its Buy-One-Give-One program. For every PRO-SYS brand adult tapered or antimicrobial toothbrush purchased, the philanthropic arm of America’s largest family-owned dental distributor donates a toothbrush to someone in need. But the Benco Family Foundation is about much more than toothbrushes. Dedicated to improving the dental health and quality of life in its local communities and around the world, it supports over 100 organizations delivering innovative dental health solutions through monetary donations as well as free product to support dental missions, clinics and organizations. The foundation continually reviews new opportunities to underwrite oral health solutions and community resources that are innovative, sustainable, measurable and impactful.

Prodways has announced its partnership with 3DBioCAD as its first Dental Value-Added Reseller in the USA.

3DBioCAD is a dental CAD/CAM division of a full-service dental laboratory, focusing on delivering premium CAD/CAM solutions and services to its customers. Based in Renton, WA, 3DBioCAD covers the entire USA and has partnered with the Dental CAD/CAM industry technology leaders for many years.

Pursuant to its premium offering strategy, 3DBioCAD has chosen Prodways unique Dental 3D Printing solutions that clearly stand out among the competition thanks to its proprietary MOVINGLight® Technology. With the ProMaker LD Series, 3DBioCAD customers will have access to their unique 11.8” x 17.5” platform together with a 42 micron resolution and an incredibly high throughput.

By partnering with 3DBioCAD, Prodways aims to strengthen its footprint in the USA and to propose premium integration and support services to its customers. 3D Printing is intimately linked to other CAD/CAM components and workflows; this partnership enables Prodways customers to buy premium comprehensive CAD/CAM solutions through 3DBioCAD.

Prodways and 3DBioCAD will be showcasing their products at LMT Lab-Day Chicago show on February 21st and 22nd: Booths C-19 and K-26.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Glidewell, a global leader in dental innovation and laboratory services, will preview a revolutionary new development in custom restoration manufacturing at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting in Chicago, IL, Feb. 20-22, 2020.

Glidewell Intelligent Manufacturing (IM) propels the design and manufacturing of dental restorations forward by replacing error-prone analog tools with artificial intelligence, CT scanning and robotic process automation. Implementation of next-generation digital technology has resulted in an unparalleled improvement in service and consistency: more accurate crown designs in highly biocompatible BruxZir® Solid Zirconia material delivered faster and with more consistent quality than ever before.

TECHNOLOGY THAT CONFORMS TO DENTISTS' PREFERENCES

Glidewell IM essentially delivers all-access digital dentistry. Whether or not a dental professional's office is equipped with common digital dentistry tools, he or she can benefit from Glidewell IM's improved speed, accuracy and consistency. Conventional dental impressions submitted to Glidewell are digitized through CT scanning, and resulting restorations are designed and manufactured based on that significantly more accurate digital impression. Alternatively, dentists who have already embraced digital dentistry submit impressions taken with an intraoral scanner, and that digital impression serves as the basis for restoration designs.

A FORMAL END TO THE 'STONE' AGE

One of the most striking results of the Glidewell IM breakthrough is the elimination of plaster models as the basis for crown design. This plaster process, while familiar, introduces error and inaccuracy to crown design before digitization, and thereby, erodes precision throughout design and manufacturing. Conversely, Glidewell IM leverages a process called the Virtual Plaster Experience (VPX), during which a three-dimensional digital model is constructed based on a CT scan of the patient's impression. VPX achieves in roughly 40 seconds what takes technicians working with plaster about five hours—and the output is significantly more accurate. Additionally, the custom digital models are stored in the cloud, eliminating the unnecessary waste of stone models while preserving information required for remakes in the event of loss or damage.

About Glidewell

Glidewell is among the world's largest providers of custom restorative services and is recognized as an industry-leading materials and devices manufacturer. Established in 1970 in Orange County, California, Glidewell continues to build on its storied history of technological innovation, continuing education and a commitment to making comprehensive, high-quality treatment more accessible to patients in the U.S. and internationally. For more information, visit glidewelldental.com.